Students

Band Handbook - REVISED

The Band Handbook must be read in it's entirety by all students and parents involved with the DeLand High School Band by the end of the 1st week of school. Once read, please print and complete the agreement on the last page of the handbook and return it to Ms. Leimer. This form is due by the Friday of the 1st week of school.

The Band Handbook was REVISED on August 12, 2021. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.

Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.

2021-2022 Band Placements

Please see the lists below for the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble I band placement results. All students not listed for Wind Ensemble have been placed in Symphonic Band. All students that requested Jazz Band that are not listed for Jazz Ensemble I have been placed in Jazz Ensemble II. Once schedules are released, please verify that you have been placed in the correct band classes according to the following master band schedule:

1st period - Symphonic Woodwinds
2nd period - Wind Ensemble
3rd period - Symphonic Brass
4th period - Jazz Ensemble I (Advanced - Jazz II required first))
5th period - Jazz Ensemble II (Intermediate - open to all)
6th period - Colorguard (Eurhythmics)
7th period - Percussion

The section (Band 1, Band 2, Eurhythmics 1, etc.) is based off your year in high school band. All first year instrumentalists should be in Band 2 OR Pre-IB Music 1, all first year guard members should be in Eurhythmics 1, and all first year jazzers should be in Jazz Ens 1. The section does not correlate with band placement.

2021-2022 DeLand High School Wind Ensemble
Please note that the Wind Ensemble will be performing in the National Band & Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall in NYC, April 2022. Membership in the Wind Ensemble requires a commitment to this performance and trip. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, please let Ms. Leimer know ASAP so your schedule and this roster can be adjusted. Students who are unable to make this commitment will still be able to be a member of the DeLand Band program by performing in the Symphonic Band this year. All Wind Ensemble members are required to return their signed “Performance Contract Agreement” and $200 trip deposit by August 20, 2021. CLICK HERE to access the Performance Contract Agreement.

Flute
Javier R.
Taylor F.
Jordan H.
Olea L.
Alanis N.
Matthew V.

Oboe
Will H.

Bassoon
Alisyn S.
George D.

Bb Clarinet
Daniel B.
Caitlyn V.
Ricky H.
Hugo M.
Ariel A.
Thaiyonna K.
Eryn G.
Sophie B.
Ayden B.
Richard P.

Bass Clarinet
Preston H.
Lily S.

Alto Sax
Sarah P.
Kai P.
Trent P.

Tenor Sax
Cooper S.
Kyle F.

Bari Sax
Jacob B.

Trumpet
Clayton J.
Evan N.
Ethan B.
Dylan H.
Jacen P.
Conner M.
Walner J.
Zailey O.

Horn
James L.
Itzia C.
Adrian J.
Luke S.
Austin H.
Gauge H.
Jonah G.

Trombone
Tyler F.
Giovanna H.
Mason M.
Abigail S.
Hunter C.
Machi S. (bass)

Euphonium
Evan M.
Mason B.
Ryan G.

Tuba
Adam A.
Jamont B.
Daniel N.
Logan N.
Cody N.

Bass
Alina B.

Percussion
DeLaney B.
Rey F.
Marisa G.
Mollie S.
Fredricka M.

2021-2022 DeLand High School Advanced Jazz Band (Jazz I)

Saxes
Alto 1 – Daniel B.
Alto 2 – Jacob B.
Tenor 1 – Cooper S.
Tenor 2 – Kyle F.
Tenor 2 – Taylor F
Bari – Jordan H.

Trumpet
Clayton J. (lead)
Evan N. (lead)
Dylan H.
James L.
Jacen P.

Trombone
Tyler F. (lead)
Giovanna H.
Mason M.
Abigail S.
Machi S.
Evan M. (bass)

Rhythm Section
Rey F. (drums)
Alina B. (bass)
Adam A. (bass)
Marz P. (piano)

2021-22 Program Ad Fund Raiser

Get a head start on fund raising for next year! Students will earn 75% of each ad sale towards their Charms account which can help you pay for Band Fair Share, the NYC trip, and other band-related expenses. The DeLand community loves DeLand High School and our Bulldog Bands - take advantage of the free time you have this summer to get out to businesses and ask for their support.

CLICK HERE to access the form for this fund raiser. The deadline is November 1st.

2021-22 Student Leadership Team

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." -John Quincy Adams

Band Captain – Cooper Sirmans

Drum Major – Will Hamilton
Assistant Drum Majors – Preston Hogan & Taylor Freed

Woodwind Captain – Jordan Hanstein
Brass Captain – Tyler Figenscher

Drill Assistants – Itzia Cortes (senior) & Evan Nazario (junior)

Operations Sergeants – Olea Loughmiller & Fredricka Mackey

Operations Team –
Hunter Billmeier
Jacob Buscher
Jonah Glenn
Eryn Gowan
Walner Josue
Hannah Ridenhour
Luke Sampson
Logan Steinbach
Grimm Stephenson

Flute Section Leader – Javier Rivera

Clarinet Section Leaders – Daniel Burrow & Caitlyn Vasey (asst.)

Saxophone Section Leaders – Jordan Hanstein & Thai Keith (asst)

Trumpet Section Leaders – Clayton Juhl & Jacen Perry (asst.)

Horn Section Leader – James Leimer

Trombone Section Leaders – Tyler Figenscher & Gg Hernandez (asst.)

Euphonium Section Leader – Evan Miller

Tuba Section Leader – Jamont Britt

Percussion Section Leaders – DeLaney Brosen & Rey Fernandez (asst.)

Guard Captain – Soraya Gonzalez
Guard Co-Captain – Alicia Miller

DHS Band - Weekly Updates

We send out an email at the beginning of each week to all students and parents involved with our band program. The purpose of these emails is to keep everyone informed of the week's activities and other important information related to the band. If you are not receiving these emails, please email delandband@gmail.com to verify that we have the correct email address for you. To view these emails, please click on the dated links below.

2021 Volusia All-County Honor Bands

Congratulations to all of our students that were selected for All-County Band, Orchestra Winds, & Jazz Band. We have the highest representation in the band and orchestra winds out of all high schools in Volusia County! #goband

All-County Band

Javier R. (1st chair, flute)
Jordan H. (4th chair, flute)
Taylor F. (6th chair, flute)
Dylan A. (1st chair, clarinet)
Daniel B. (2nd chair, clarinet)
Will H. (5th chair, clarinet)
Sarah P. (2nd chair, alto sax)
Clint H. (4th chair, alto sax)
Cooper S. (2nd chair, tenor sax)
Will H. (2nd chair, bari sax)
Clayton J. (4th chair, trumpet)
Evan N. (9th chair, trumpet)
James L. (2nd chair, horn)
Itzia C. (6th chair, horn)
Julie H. (1st chair, trombone)
Tyler F. (2nd chair, trombone)
Evan M. (1st chair, euphonium)
Adam A. (2nd chair, tuba)
Marisa G. (percussion)
DeLaney B. (percussion)

All-County Orchestra Winds

Javier R. (1st chair, flute)
Dylan A. (1st chair, clarinet)
Daniel B. (2nd chair, clarinet)
James L. (2nd chair, horn)
Julie H. (1st chair, trombone)
Tyler F. (2nd chair, trombone)
Marisa G. (percussion)

All-County Jazz Band

Evan N. (trumpet 3)
Tyler F. (trombone 1)

“Concert Black”
Attire for all 2020-2021 formal (non-marching band) performances

Please adhere to the following requirements for all Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band performances for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of these requirements is to create a uniform, professional look that will give the audience the best impression of our bands. Always err on the side of professionally modest.

This attire is known as “concert black”:

Black button-down dress shirt with black dress pants, long black socks OR black knee-high panty hose, & black closed toe dress shoes.
Black dress with black panty hose or tights & black closed-toe dress shoes.
Black dress shirt with black skirt, black panty hose or tights, & black closed-toe dress shoes.
Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
Long black socks or black knee-highs must be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
Black tights or panty hose must be worn with skirts/dresses.
Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
All jewelry should be minimal, and any hair accessories should be black.

Program Ad Fund Raiser

Our first fund raiser of the year is our Program Ad Sales. This fund raiser is designed to give local businesses an opportunity to support our band by purchasing an ad in our Spring Concert program. This program book will be professional printed and will also serve as a band yearbook with pictures of activities throughout the year. Students will earn credit for 75% of the cost of the ads they sell to be used for band expenses. This is a tax deductible contribution for anyone that purchases an ad.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of the form.

2020 MPA Recordings

Performance Recordings

Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble

Adjudicator Commentary

Symphonic Band